
What Causes Constipation And Nausea With History Of Pancreatitis?

No Oxycodone and get hospitalized immediately.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
I can gather the first thing is that you had pancreatitis as a complication of gall bladder removal 6 years back.
Now there is pain and all the symptoms you explained. You are unable to take anything orally and have constipation too.
The most probable problem I can think of is pancreatitis. This has caused the inflammation of the nearby pleura which in turn has caused the severe pain you have in lower chest.
I would advise you to get admitted and undergo all the relevant blood tests including liver function, kidney function, blood sugar, electrolytes, urgent ultrasonography and MRI / CT of abdomen and chest to confirm the diagnosis.
Anyway you are not in a position to tolerate anything orally so you must be in dehydration causing the secondary problems of constipation.
Rust to the Hospital, do not take anything orally. Oxycodone to be avoided as it would mask the symptoms and signs and is not a good medicine to be taken in pancratitis due to its effect on the sphincter of pancreatic and bile ducts to cause spasm and worsen the problem.


Thank you Doctor! Hope to hear from you soon!
ASAP please.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your appreciation.
Yes, I can understand the position you are in. But dehydration can cause further problems and can lead to a vicious cycle. I would request you to call for a help, call back your husband and visit ER ASAP ( as soon as possible)
Please do not take Oxycodone. If it is possible/ tolerable you can take water or Oral rehydration solution (ORS). No food please.


can increase the pain
Detailed Answer:
In case of an anticipated any abdominal emergency, it is better to avoid food as it evacuation time in forward direction is altered. And most important is that by reflex action it can increase the pain.
Patient is usually kept 'nil orally' till the investigations are done, proper management is started and till the Doctor feels it safe to start orally.
So better avoided till your visit to ER.

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